Ballard Spahr LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate to join its strong commercial litigation practice in New York. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of commercial litigation experience and an interest in white collar work.
Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required. Our Litigation Department represents a wide range of local, national and international clients in all types of complex litigation and regularly represents clients in local, state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
This is an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a collegial environment of a national law firm. Active bar license in New York is preferred.
The salary for this position is expected to be $225,000 - $270,000.
- Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage;
- life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account;
firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program.
Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 600 lawyer firm with 15 offices across the U.S. and is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ballard Spahr is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work.
People from all backgrounds are valued and integrated into every part of the firm. Diverse candidates including women, people of color and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment. The firm encourages applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.
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